Question 1

The extent to which an immune system is functioning properly to ward-off micro-organisms best describes

Accepted Answer

A) viral challenge 
B) enumerative assay 
C) immunocompetence 
D) psychoneuroimmunology 
E) cytotoxic activity 
A) viral challenge 
B) enumerative assay 
C) immunocompetence 
D) psychoneuroimmunology 
E) cytotoxic activity C

Question 2

Discuss the study conducted by Cohen and his colleagues (1995)regarding the distinction between state and trait negative affect and the influence on the development of colds and flu.

Accepted Answer

Cohen and his colleagues conducted a study in 1995 to investigate the distinction between state and trait negative affect and their influence on the development of colds and flu. State negative affect refers to temporary feelings of distress or discomfort, while trait negative affect refers to a more stable tendency to experience negative emotions.

The study found that individuals with high levels of trait negative affect were more likely to develop colds and flu compared to those with low levels of trait negative affect. This suggests that a person's overall tendency to experience negative emotions can impact their susceptibility to respiratory illnesses.

Additionally, the study also found that state negative affect, particularly feelings of loneliness and perceived stress, were associated with an increased risk of developing colds and flu. This indicates that temporary feelings of distress or discomfort can also play a role in the development of respiratory illnesses.

Overall, the study highlights the importance of considering both trait and state negative affect in understanding the influence on the development of colds and flu. It suggests that individuals with a higher tendency to experience negative emotions, as well as those experiencing temporary distress, may be more susceptible to respiratory illnesses. This has implications for public health interventions and the importance of addressing mental and emotional well-being in preventing the spread of colds and flu.

Question 3

In studying the effect of mood on the immune system,researchers have found that depression ___________________________ for all types of patients,regardless of their age or sex.

Accepted Answer

A) always occurs when the immune system is compromised 
B) always accompanies stress 
C) activates the immune system 
D) increases mortality risk 
E) decreases mortality risk after a heart attack 
A) always occurs when the immune system is compromised 
B) always accompanies stress 
C) activates the immune system 
D) increases mortality risk 
E) decreases mortality risk after a heart attack D

Question 4

The role of cytokines in the immune response is to increase

Accepted Answer

A) the body's capacity to produce inflammation 
B) the body's capacity to reduce inflammation 
C) activity in the HPA axis 
D) activity of the sympathetic nervous system 
E) cortisol 
A) the body's capacity to produce inflammation 
B) the body's capacity to reduce inflammation 
C) activity in the HPA axis 
D) activity of the sympathetic nervous system 
E) cortisol

Question 5

There is a large and growing body of evidence to indicate that early childhood experiences

Accepted Answer

A) have no effect on long term health 
B) have a short term effect on health 
C) have an effect on health across the lifespan 
D) have a statistically significant but not a clinically significant effect on health 
A) have no effect on long term health 
B) have a short term effect on health 
C) have an effect on health across the lifespan 
D) have a statistically significant but not a clinically significant effect on health

Question 6

Describe the evidence linking depression and heart health.

Accepted Answer

There is a growing body of evidence link

Question 7

In psychoneuroimmunology research,the dependent variable typically takes the from of

Accepted Answer

A) the manipulation of a psychological state 
B) the manipulation of a physical state 
C) some measure of immunocompetence 
D) stress 
E) a personality trait 
A) the manipulation of a psychological state 
B) the manipulation of a physical state 
C) some measure of immunocompetence 
D) stress 
E) a personality trait

Question 8

Recent studies have hypothesized that the pathway between mood and the immune system may be provided by

Accepted Answer

A) natural killer cell proliferation 
B) interleukin-6 
C) B cells 
D) suppressor T cells 
E) killer T cells 
A) natural killer cell proliferation 
B) interleukin-6 
C) B cells 
D) suppressor T cells 
E) killer T cells

Question 9

Discuss the effects of stress on the initiation and potentiation of cancerous tumours.

Accepted Answer

Stress has been shown to have a signific

Question 10

When comparing in vivo tests that measure antibody (Ab)production,high counts in herpes virus studies indicate ________________ while high counts in injection studies indicates ___________________ .

Accepted Answer

A) immunocompetence;immunosuppression 
B) decreased NK cell activity;increased NK cell activity 
C) immunosuppression;immunocompetence 
D) increased NK cell activity;decreased NK cell activity 
E) immunocompetence;immunocompetence 
A) immunocompetence;immunosuppression 
B) decreased NK cell activity;increased NK cell activity 
C) immunosuppression;immunocompetence 
D) increased NK cell activity;decreased NK cell activity 
E) immunocompetence;immunocompetence

Question 11

The study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system is called

Accepted Answer

A) immunocompetence assay 
B) enumerative assay 
C) psychoneuroimmunology 
D) psychological tests of immunity 
E) psychosocial immunology 
A) immunocompetence assay 
B) enumerative assay 
C) psychoneuroimmunology 
D) psychological tests of immunity 
E) psychosocial immunology

Question 12

Discuss the biological mechanisms linking psychological states and immune function.

Accepted Answer

The biological mechanisms linking psycho

Question 13

Explain the effect of childhood adversity on adult health and why it is so important.

Accepted Answer

Childhood adversity, such as abuse, negl

Question 14

Describe the role of inflammation in linking depression and health.

Accepted Answer

Inflammation is a biological response of

Question 15

The importance of drawing a distinction between state and trait affect as illustrated by the Cohen and colleagues study (1995)is the apparent

Accepted Answer

A) misinterpretation of symptoms by the state-negative group 
B) cognitive bias of the state- negative group 
C) cognitive bias of the trait-negative group 
D) predisposition to developing URI symptoms in the state-negative 
E) predisposition to developing URI symptoms in the trait-negative group 
A) misinterpretation of symptoms by the state-negative group 
B) cognitive bias of the state- negative group 
C) cognitive bias of the trait-negative group 
D) predisposition to developing URI symptoms in the state-negative 
E) predisposition to developing URI symptoms in the trait-negative group

Question 16

Lazarus and Folkman (1984)define stress as

Accepted Answer

A) short term pain for long term gain 
B) an aversive condition in which the perceived demands are greater than the ability to cope 
C) an increase in Natural Killer cell activity in the presence of physical symptoms 
D) immunosuppression in the presence of psychological factors 
E) statistically significant increase in immune function associated with physical illness 
A) short term pain for long term gain 
B) an aversive condition in which the perceived demands are greater than the ability to cope 
C) an increase in Natural Killer cell activity in the presence of physical symptoms 
D) immunosuppression in the presence of psychological factors 
E) statistically significant increase in immune function associated with physical illness

Question 17

For people with autoimmune diseases,the hallmark of the immune system which fails is the

Accepted Answer

A) non-specific immune system 
B) specific immune system 
C) memory function 
D) specificity function 
E) tolerance 
A) non-specific immune system 
B) specific immune system 
C) memory function 
D) specificity function 
E) tolerance

Question 18

Boscario (1997)studied Vietnam veterans including those who had suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)over a 20 year period.He discovered that

Accepted Answer

A) most Vietnam veterans eventually develop PTSD 
B) Female soldiers reported a higher incidence of PTSD 
C) Veterans who suffered from PTSD were more likely to suffer from other medical problems 
D) Veterans who lack social support are more likely to suffer from PTSD 
E) Veterans who developed PTSD were more likely to have sexually transmitted infectious diseases 
A) most Vietnam veterans eventually develop PTSD 
B) Female soldiers reported a higher incidence of PTSD 
C) Veterans who suffered from PTSD were more likely to suffer from other medical problems 
D) Veterans who lack social support are more likely to suffer from PTSD 
E) Veterans who developed PTSD were more likely to have sexually transmitted infectious diseases

Question 19

A lab test done to count white blood cells as they exist in the blood stream is called

Accepted Answer

A) enumerative assay 
B) cell lysis 
C) stress intrusion test 
D) in vitro test of immunocompetence 
E) cytotoxic activity assay 
A) enumerative assay 
B) cell lysis 
C) stress intrusion test 
D) in vitro test of immunocompetence 
E) cytotoxic activity assay

Question 20

Current research on the relationship between negative mood and HIV infection indicates that depression affects HIV positive women by

Accepted Answer

A) Shortening the time to AIDS-related death 
B) Increasing T-helper-cell activity 
C) Decreasing the Natural Killer cell count 
D) increasing T-helper cell count 
E) lengthening the time to seek medical intervention 
A) Shortening the time to AIDS-related death 
B) Increasing T-helper-cell activity 
C) Decreasing the Natural Killer cell count 
D) increasing T-helper cell count 
E) lengthening the time to seek medical intervention

The extent to which an immune system is functioning properly to ward-off micro-organisms best describes

Discuss the study conducted by Cohen and his colleagues (1995)regarding the distinction between state and trait negative affect and the influence on the development of colds and flu.

In studying the effect of mood on the immune system,researchers have found that depression ___________________________ for all types of patients,regardless of their age or sex.

The role of cytokines in the immune response is to increase

There is a large and growing body of evidence to indicate that early childhood experiences

Describe the evidence linking depression and heart health.

In psychoneuroimmunology research,the dependent variable typically takes the from of

Recent studies have hypothesized that the pathway between mood and the immune system may be provided by

Discuss the effects of stress on the initiation and potentiation of cancerous tumours.

When comparing in vivo tests that measure antibody (Ab)production,high counts in herpes virus studies indicate while high counts in injection studies indicates ___ .

The study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system is called

Discuss the biological mechanisms linking psychological states and immune function.

Explain the effect of childhood adversity on adult health and why it is so important.

Describe the role of inflammation in linking depression and health.

The importance of drawing a distinction between state and trait affect as illustrated by the Cohen and colleagues study (1995)is the apparent

Lazarus and Folkman (1984)define stress as

For people with autoimmune diseases,the hallmark of the immune system which fails is the

Boscario (1997)studied Vietnam veterans including those who had suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)over a 20 year period.He discovered that

A lab test done to count white blood cells as they exist in the blood stream is called

Current research on the relationship between negative mood and HIV infection indicates that depression affects HIV positive women by

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The extent to which an immune system is functioning properly to ward-off micro-organisms best describes

Discuss the study conducted by Cohen and his colleagues (1995)regarding the distinction between state and trait negative affect and the influence on the development of colds and flu.

In studying the effect of mood on the immune system,researchers have found that depression ___________________________ for all types of patients,regardless of their age or sex.

The role of cytokines in the immune response is to increase

There is a large and growing body of evidence to indicate that early childhood experiences

Describe the evidence linking depression and heart health.

In psychoneuroimmunology research,the dependent variable typically takes the from of

Recent studies have hypothesized that the pathway between mood and the immune system may be provided by

Discuss the effects of stress on the initiation and potentiation of cancerous tumours.

When comparing in vivo tests that measure antibody (Ab)production,high counts in herpes virus studies indicate ________________ while high counts in injection studies indicates ___________________ .

The study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system is called

Discuss the biological mechanisms linking psychological states and immune function.

Explain the effect of childhood adversity on adult health and why it is so important.

Describe the role of inflammation in linking depression and health.

The importance of drawing a distinction between state and trait affect as illustrated by the Cohen and colleagues study (1995)is the apparent

Lazarus and Folkman (1984)define stress as

For people with autoimmune diseases,the hallmark of the immune system which fails is the

Boscario (1997)studied Vietnam veterans including those who had suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)over a 20 year period.He discovered that

A lab test done to count white blood cells as they exist in the blood stream is called

Current research on the relationship between negative mood and HIV infection indicates that depression affects HIV positive women by

Welcome to Health Psychology

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Health Communication

Health and Physical Activity

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Chronic and Life-Threatening Illnesses

Pain

The World of Health Care: Places, procedures, and People

From One to Many: Health on a Large Scale

Health Promotion

Conducting Research in Health Psychology

Epidemiology: What Can Be Learned From the Sars Outbreak in Canada

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

the Sociology of Health and Illness

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When comparing in vivo tests that measure antibody (Ab)production,high counts in herpes virus studies indicate while high counts in injection studies indicates ___ .